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The Orator Spirited Dining, Drinking & Debate. Wine and Dine at a Grade II listed Victorian Gothic building. Open to all. Part of the historic Cambridge Union Society.

HOT NUMBERS X THE ORATOR: LUNCH AND BITES IN OUR BRASSERIE Our updated lunch menu here at The Orator offers our customer...
19/10/2026

HOT NUMBERS X THE ORATOR: LUNCH AND BITES IN OUR BRASSERIE

Our updated lunch menu here at The Orator offers our customers a selection of the very best sandwiches, sides, fries, seasonal greens and soft drink options!

Alongside our lunch menu, The Orator is proud to be partnering with to give our customers premium access to exquisitely roasted coffee and specialty blends that delivery quality in every cup.

All our coffees are crafted with only the finest Hot Numbers beans and with our expert mixology, bringing you classic drinks or warming lattes every day of the week.

Enjoy Hot Numbers Coffee at The Orator today.

COCKTAIL MASTERCLASSES THIS CHRISTMAS! Fancy yourself a budding mixologist? Then our Cocktail Masterclasses might be for...
15/10/2026

COCKTAIL MASTERCLASSES THIS CHRISTMAS!

Fancy yourself a budding mixologist? Then our Cocktail Masterclasses might be for you!

Cocktail Masterclasses at The Orator are the premier way to learn the art of mixology in Cambridge, suitable for corporate and private bookings throughout the winter season.

Step into our secret cellars bar where you can experience your own private cocktail-making session with one of our talented bartenders. If you want to make an evening of it, then you can pair your class with a two-course set menu lunch or dinner in The Orator.

Non-alcoholic cocktails also available upon request. Make an enquiry through the link in our bio or via our website.

Do we do dessert? Absolutely. Say hello to our BRAND NEW sumptuous chocolate brownie with coconut ice cream and dark cho...
14/10/2026

Do we do dessert? Absolutely.

Say hello to our BRAND NEW sumptuous chocolate brownie with coconut ice cream and dark chocolate sauce, part of our new Autumn/Winter menu for 2026.

And the best part? Its gluten free! And you'd never know...

Book your table today at The Orator Brasserie and Bar through the link in our bio.

OUR NEW AUTUMN/WINTER MENU IS HEREThe Orator is delighted to launch our Autumn /Winter Menu for 2026, filled with exactl...
13/10/2026

OUR NEW AUTUMN/WINTER MENU IS HERE

The Orator is delighted to launch our Autumn /Winter Menu for 2026, filled with exactly what we do best: classic comforts, hearty meals, and traditional dining for the everyday.

FEATURED:

“THE PIE": There's no other. Handmade by our Head Chef and available every day, our rotation of winter pies here at The Orator includes Chicken, Ham Hock and Leek Pie, Beef, Murphy's and Bone Marrow Pie, and Venison, Mushroom and Pancetta Pie, all served with creamy mash, seasonal greens, and homemade gravy. What's not to love?

HOUSE FAVOURITE: Pan Fried Duck Breast with Brown Butter Parsnips, Parsnip Puree, Pickled Blackberries, Radicchio, and Duck Sauce. Classically cooked, and a regular favourite.

CRISPY PORK: Rolled Pork Belly with Roasted Garlic and Sage Stuffing, Black Pudding, Pommes Anna, Salsa Verde, Cabbage, and Pork Jus. Perfect for a cold winter's night.

TENDER TROUT: Chalk Stream Trout with La Ratte Potatoes, Mussel Butter Sauce, Tenderstem Broccoli, Dill and Lemon. Light and autumnal, and oh-so-creamy.

RICH AND RED: Wild Boar Ragu with Paradelle and creamy Goats Cheese. Total indulgence, with an Italian twist.

SQUASH SPECIAL: Harissa Hasselback Squash with Preserved Lemon and Coconut Yoghurt, Pickled Chilli Ezme, Herbs and Pomegranate. Mildly spicy, and roasted to perfection.

Come and find us just behind The Round Church for our seasonal Autumn/Winter menu, only available at The Orator Brasserie and Bar.

The Orator: Spirited Dining for the Everyday.

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13/10/2026

OUR NEW AUTUMN/WINTER MENU IS HERE The Orator is delighted to launch our Autumn /Winter Menu for 2026, filled with exact...
13/10/2026

OUR NEW AUTUMN/WINTER MENU IS HERE

The Orator is delighted to launch our Autumn /Winter Menu for 2026, filled with exactly what we do best: classic comforts, hearty meals, and traditional dining for the everyday.

FEATURED:

"THE PIE": There's no other. Handmade by our Head Chef and available every day, our rotation of winter pies here at The Orator includes Chicken, Ham Hock and Leek Pie, Beef, Murphy's and Bone Marrow Pie, and Venison, Mushroom and Pancetta Pie, all served with creamy mash, seasonal greens, and homemade gravy. What's not to love?

HOUSE FAVOURITE: Pan Fried Duck Breast with Brown Butter Parsnips, Parsnip Puree, Pickled Blackberries, Radicchio, and Duck Sauce. Classically cooked, and a regular favourite.

CRISPY PORK: Rolled Pork Belly with Roasted Garlic and Sage Stuffing, Black Pudding, Pommes Anna, Salsa Verde, Cabbage, and Pork Jus. Perfect for a cold winter's night.

TENDER TROUT: Chalk Stream Trout with La Ratte Potatoes, Mussel Butter Sauce, Tenderstem Broccoli, Dill and Lemon. Light and autumnal, and oh-so-creamy.

RICH AND RED: Wild Boar Ragu with Paradelle and creamy Goats Cheese. Total indulgence, with an Italian twist.

SQUASH SPECIAL: Harissa Hasselback Squash with Preserved Lemon and Coconut Yoghurt, Pickled Chilli Ezme, Herbs and Pomegranate. Mildly spicy, and roasted to perfection.

Come and find us just behind The Round Church for our seasonal Autumn/Winter menu, only available at The Orator Brasserie and Bar.

The Orator: Spirited Dining for the Everyday.

08/10/2026

It's autumn in Cambridge, which means the season of newness is here at The Orator too.

Enjoy hot coffee, warming sandwiches, hearty soups, and meaty mains at Cambridge're premier Brasserie and Bar, open seven days a week.

Click the link in our bio to enquire with us, just behind The Round Church.

05/10/2026

HOT NUMBERS X THE ORATOR: OUR ESPRESSO MARTINI

Are you looking for the perfect espresso hit this autumn? Look no further.

The Orator is proud to be partnering with to give our customers premium access to exquisitely roasted coffee and speciality blends that deliver quality in every cup.

All our coffees - including our Espresso Martini Cocktails - are crafted with only the finest Hot Numbers beans and with our expert mixology, bringing you classic drinks or warming lattes every day of the week.

Enjoy Hot Numbers Coffee in The Orator today.

The Orator

02/10/2026

Light Lunch Menu Deal! 🥗

Come and enjoy a Light Lunch menu item, a side and a soft drink at The Orator for just £12.

The Orator: Cambridge's premire Brasserie and Bar, just behind The Round Church. Open every day, click the link in our bio to book your table.

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The Orator, Round Church Street
Cambridge
CB58AD

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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